Of the Birthday Jan 30

Crystal

Magnesite

White, Gray, Brown, Yellow

Size and form varies widely, may be "brain-like", chalky and marbled, or crystalline

Readily available, crystalline is rare

Brazil, US

Magnesite brings a deep peace to meditation and relaxation. Placed on the third eye, the stone enhances visualization and imagery. It opens the heart chakra and stimulates heartfelt love, including love for the self, which is necessary before you can embrace love from other people. 

Herb

Comfrey

Parts Used: Root and rhizome, leaf.

Collection: The roots should be unearthed in the spring or fall, when the allantoin levels are the highest. Split the roots down the middle and dry in moderate temperatures of about 100-140 F

The impressive wound-healing properties of Comfrey are partially due to the presence of allantoin. This chemical stimulates cell proliferation and so augments wound healing both inside and out. The addition of much demulcent mucilage makes Comfrey a powerful healing agent in gastric and duodenal ulcers, hiatus hernia, and ulcerative colitis, Its astingency will help hemorrhages wherever they occur. It has been used with benefit in cases of bronchitis and irritable cough, where it will soothe and reduce irritation while helping expectoration. Comfrey may be used externally to speed wound healing and guard against scar tissue developing incorrectly. Care should be taken with very deep wounds, however, as the external application of Comfrey can lead to tissue forming over teh wound before it has healed deeper down, possibly leading to abscesses. It may be used for any external ulcer, for wounds and fractures as a compress or poultice. It is excellent in chronic varicose ulcers. It has reputed anticancer action. 

Decoction: Put 1 - 3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb in a cup of water, bring to boil, and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk 3 times a day. 

Birthday 

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Element: Air
Ruling Planets: Saturn, The teacher and Uranus, The Visionary
Symbol: The Water Carrier
Tarot Card: The Star (Hope)
Number: 4
Favorable colors: Blue, Turquoise, Yellow
Key phrase: I express my original ideas
Love matches: Gemini, Leo, and Aquarius

January 30

"Today I will let go of expectations and let happiness in."

The birthday of assurance.

Your greatest challenge is coping with being left alone while others enjoy the companionship you long for. 

On the Dark Side: Driven, temperamental, untruthful

At Your Best: Generous, outspoken, creative

Birthstone